Damla Peker - Urban #Kizomba Instructor

On today's episode we have the incredible Ms. Damla Peker.

She is a Urban Kizomba Teacher.

She is based in Berlin, Germany, where she hosts a weekly Urban Kizomba Class.

She is of Turkish Descent.

In this episode we talk about :

Introduction:0:00
Childhood – 2:00
Music Impact in her youth: 5:20
Dancing in her youth: 7:20
What did she want to be when grew up? – 9:10
University Years – 10:30
Nursing – 11:30
Introduction into Social Dancing – 13:05
The Sexualization of Kizomba – 15:10
Edit out 20:30
Advice for starting a Dance Class –
Her Beginner Stage in Kizomba -
Benefits of Attending Dance Socials –
Traits of a Good Teacher –
Private vs Group Classes -
Important of the fundamentals/Basics –
How to be light as a follower –
Talk to me about Frame -
Dancing Scene in Berlin -
Difference Between an Intermediate Dancer vs Advanced Dancer –
What is douceur?
Does Salsa/Bachata Translate to Kizomba ?
Leading Vs Following –
When I say the word musicality, what does that mean to you?
Adjusting to Different leads as a follower -
How can you make a comfortable dance for both you and your partner?
One tip that can make anyone a better dancer instantly?
One common mistake that she has seen amongst her students

** Social Media Links **
https://www.instagram.com/damla.peker/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088742022338